Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T vs Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T and Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM.
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Product |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Name | Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T | Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
| SKU | SAL135F18Z | 0571C002 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2016-09-15 |
| MSRP | 1799 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 599 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Mount | Sony A | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | Nano Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 72 cm | 120 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 17 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | UD element |
Focal Length |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Focal Length | 135 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
230 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Length | 115 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 1050 gr | 710 gr |
Other |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0003 | ET-74B |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |